Catching up with DAYS' first Lexie, Cynthia James. Plus, the 2012 Daytime Emmy nominations. Soap Central Live airs Fridays at 6PM Eastern/3PM Pacific. Call in and be part of the show, toll-free at 866.472.5788.

As Days of our Lives fans prepare to say goodbye to Lexie Carver, Soap Central Live is saying hello to the show's first long-term Lexie: Cynthia James. Cynthia reflects on her time in daytime, and talks about her new career as a transformational specialist. Cynthia shares her personal story of transcending a childhood of violence and abuse, and discusses how everyone can begin to heal from their own personal pain.

Then, we'll take a look at this year's Daytime Emmy nominees. Who made the cut and who was overlooked? We'll chat with Emmy nominees Erika Slezak (Viki Lord, One Life to Live), Robert S. Woods (Bo, OLTL), and Laura Wright (Carly Jacks, General Hospital) to hear their reactions to being up for daytime television's biggest prize.